Who Organised the book fairy?
Cordelia Oxley is one such voracious reader. The one-time marathon runner and marketer is the founder of The Book Fairies who have been hiding books around the world for people to find, read and then leave for the next person.
How do you make book fairy wings?
Fan fold several sheets together & hot glue to & around belt sized ribbon. Repeat until you achieve desired look. Use dictionary cover to build the wings. Adhesive felt letters are used to spell out “Book Fairy” Add pages by hot gluing to the inside the cover.
Where can I donate children’s books on Long Island?
Mission: The Book Fairies is a Freeport-based nonprofit organization that collects and donates books and other reading materials to people in need throughout Long Island and New York City. Books are donated to children living in poverty.
How do I donate to book fairies?
Donate easily online through our secure donation page. Contact The Book Fairies at 516-557-6645 and we will help process your contribution. Many companies double or triple their employees’ charitable contributions through matching gift programs and/or offer workplace giving campaigns.
What do you do with old books on Long Island?
Contact local libraries about your books. Libraries in Long Island that accept donations include Port Jefferson Free Library, Sachem Public Library, and Middle Country Public Library. Call secondhand bookstores, such as the Village Book Shoppe or Spoonbill & Sugartown Books.
Who takes free books?
1. Libraries. Libraries usually accept donations and sell those books in a Friends of the Library fundraiser. Local libraries give us so many books for freeālet’s give some back to them!
What do you do with old school books?
12 Ways to Recycle Old Textbooks
- Sell your books: This is probably the first thing you’re going to think of.
- Donate your books: There will always be someone else who needs the book you once used.
- Ship your books:
- Recycle your books:
- Trade your books:
- Make a free book box:
- Decorate with books:
- Rent books:
What can you do with old encyclopedias?
If you’re looking for a more purposeful use for your old encyclopedias, try local schools and libraries. Schools can use the encyclopedias in classrooms or in their library, and local libraries sometimes use donated books to stock shelves.